Kirkwood High School serves 1,293 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,293 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kirkwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Kirkwood High School's student population of 1,293 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,293 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
52 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kirkwood High School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
17%
16%
Black
24%
20%
White
45%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kirkwood High School?
1,293 students attend Kirkwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Kirkwood High School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Kirkwood High School offer ?
Kirkwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kirkwood High School part of?
Kirkwood High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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